Spiritual Opportunities & Resources for the season
The season of Lent is the 40 day period between Ash Wednesday (March 2, 2022) and Easter Sunday (April 17, 2022). It is a season of reflection and mindfulness, and a time to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter. By observing the season of Lent, we replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Many take on a Lenten discipline by either giving up something or taking on something else in an effort to be more prayerful or more conscious of the things that distract us from God. Below you will find several opportunities to help guide you through the season.
General Resources for Lent
Resources from the Colorado Diocese of the Episcopal Church
United Thank Offering: 40 Days of Gratitude
Children, Youth & Families
Families are invited to focus intentionally on the spiritual discipline of evaluating what the heart treasures. You and your family will enjoy this 63 page booklet filled with scripture, reflections and activities. Purchased by Good Shepherd, this booket is free to you from Illustrated Ministries.
palm frond coloring page
Download this free coloring sheet to use in your home. You will have something to wave on Palm Sunday while you’re gathering online for Zoom worship. Download here.
alleluia poster for your home
Download this Alleluia poster to color and hang in your home.
Lenten Disciplines / Devotions
Lenten meditations for 2022
Episcopal Relief & Development 2022 Lenten Meditations are available only online this year, at no cost to you. You can either read them online, or download a pdf of the 28 page booklet. Click here to see the booklet.
lent madness
Try this fun, engaging way to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints. The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint.
living compass daily devotionals
compline night prayers; WEdnesdays at 8:45 pm
Join us every Wednesday for this brief 10 minute peaceful service of words and song to quiet the mind before rest. It is a time to slow down and separate from the anxieties of the day and refocus on God.
sheep count daily prayers
monday - thursday at 8:30 am
Join fellow parishioners for a morning visit followed by Daily Prayers from the BCP.